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S972 NOD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,891 mi
Last recorded61,891 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 NOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,795cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 61,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 60,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 58,615 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 58,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,398 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 53,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 52,238 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,237 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,095 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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S972 NOD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S972 NOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S972 NOD registered?

S972 NOD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S972 NOD safe to buy?

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